Berkeley City Council is looking to crack down on the development of “mini-dorms” — privately owned houses that are converted into dorm-style housing for students — by enacting a new ordinance that would limit their development. Read More…
According to findings released last Monday from an annual independent survey, many “soft-story” buildings in Berkeley continue to not meet seismic safety standards designated by city ordinance. Read More…
Four Berkeley city officials filed an appeal on May 16, in response to a decision by the Alameda County Court in a defamation lawsuit brought against them by Sid Lakireddy, nephew of convicted sex-trafficker Lakireddy Bali Reddy. Read More…
The long-fueled tension between Berkeley tenants and property owners has taken on greater significance for Rent Stabilization Board candidates in this November’s electoral race. Read More…
The popular nightclub Shattuck Down Low located in downtown Berkeley will host its final dance in three weeks, before being replaced with a new restaurant and bar.
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